$1 per VOD viewing for CSI?

Filed in archive IPTV on June 9, 2005

In an article in Broadcasting & Cable, CBS Chairman Les Moonves had some VOD comments. Here are a few excerpts:

One aspect of the TV business that will be slow to develop is video on demand. Broadcast networks have been working with cable operators on VOD, but are not willing to offer premium product, primarily scheduling shows that have little library value.

Ultimately, Moonves would like to be selling previously-aired episodes of CSI at $1 per viewing.

But asked about CBS' experience with Comcast's VOD venture, Moonves says that "The results are really rather inconclusive.